Cabinet for portable phonographs



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Application filed March 11, 1925. Serial No. 14,742.

This invention relates to a cabinet for receivin and supporting a portable phonograph whereby the appearance of a relatively large phonograph cabinet is afforded.

Another important object of the invention is to provide a cabinet fora portable phonograph wherein the same is provided with means for receiving and supporting a portable phonograph therein against movement, the portable phonograph being adapted to be readily and easily inserted or removed with respect to the cabinet.

A further object of the invention is to provide a cabinet of the above mentioned character, which is simple in construction, inexpensive strong and durable and furthermore adapted for the purposes for which it is designated.

Other objects and advantages of this invention will become apparent during the course of the following 'c escription. In the accompanying drawing forming a part of this specification and in which like numerals designate-like parts throughout. the same:

The figure represents a vertical sectional view through the cabinet embodying my invention showing the manner in which a portable phonograph is supported therein.

In the drawing wherein for the purpose of illustration is shown the preferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral 1.

designates generally my improved cabinet, the same being open at its top and a hinged cover 2 is associated therewith. A compartment 3 is provided in the upper portion of the cabinet 1 and the same provides ameans for supporting therein a, portable phonograph designated generally by the numeral 4. The usual cover associated with the port able phonograph i is adapted to be detached therefrom when the portable phonograph is placed in the compartment 3 and thecover is placed in a suitable compartment 5 provided therefor n the bottom of the cabinet 1, access to the compartment 5 being had by means of the door 6.

For the purpose of preventing the movement of the portable phonograph 4 within the compartment 3, I provided the rigid frame 7 which is secured in position on the inner sides of the cabinet within the lower portion of the compartment 3 Additional bracing means'is associatedwith the upper portion of the compartment 3 for cooperation with the upper portion of the sides of the portable phonograph 4; and the same in cludes the hinged members 8 which are hmgedly supported on the inner sides of the cabinet as illustrated at 9. The hinged members 8 are adapted to be swung upwardly when the portable phonograph 4 is in sorted within or removed from the compartment 3. lVith the parts arranged as shown in the drawing, the phonograph 4 will be rigidly supported within the compartment 8 and access to the turn table and tone arm of the portable phonograph is obtained by swinging the cover 2 upwardly on its hinge 10.

The usual spring motor associated with the portable phonograph 4 is adapted to be wound by the usual crank and the same is adapted to extend through an opening provided therefor in the side of the cabinet which is in alignment with the opening 11 provided in the side of the portable phonograph 4.

The cabinetl is further provided with a series of compartments 12 below the compartmentfor receiving and supporting the records and a door 13 normally closes the compartment 12.

The provision of a cabinet of the above ientioned character, enables a portable phonograph to be concealed, yet be played so that the appearance of a relatively large phonograph cabinet is obtained. Furthermore, the portable phonograph may be removed from the cabinet 1 and transported in the usual manner by means of the handle 14 associated therewith. The simplicity in which my improved cabinet is constructed enables the same to be easily and readily handled in connection with the portable phonograph and furthermore provides a piece of furniture which will be attractive.

While I have shown the preferred embodiment of my invention, it is to be understood that various changes in the size, shape and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention and the scope of the appended claim.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is A cabinet for portable talking machines having a machine receiving compartment, a portable talking machine insert-ed within the compartment at the top of the cabinet, the bottom of the machine resting on the bottom of said compartment, and means for preventing the movement of the talking ma chine in the compartment, said means comprising strips secured on the inner sides of the compartment adjacent the bottom thereof to provide a frame. said frame extending completely around the sides of the lower portion of the talking machine, and hinge strips secured on the inner sides of the compartment adjacent the top thereof and also engaging the respective sides of the talking machine, and a closure for the top of the cabinet.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

EARL BEASLEY SHARP. 

